Cut a Log

You can cut one or more logs in a log wall at the desired point. Use the function in the model or in the log wall elevation.

1. Do either of the following:
   • Select the function in the wall elevation
     1. Open the elevation of the log wall.
     2. Select one or more logs.
     3. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
     4. Select Cut Log.
   • Select the function in the model
     1. Activate the model window.
     2. Select a log wall.
     3. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
     4. Select Cut Log.
     5. Select one or more logs.
     6. Select Confirm.
2. Select the cutting point with the cursor, type the coordinates of the point or use the general point snap functions. In the example, the center point of the wall is selected as the cutting point.

   

Note

• When you have cut one or more logs with this function, the possible automatic cutting of logs is not performed when you open the log work drawing. The automatic cutting of logs is defined in the LOGHOUSE setup file, see Keywords Connected With the Automatic Cutting of Logs.
• Open the log wall elevation with the Edit Log Wall Shape function.
• You can change the 3D presentation method of existing log walls by using the context-sensitive menu function.

Example

Adding an Opening to a Log Wall

Edit Log Wall Shape
Coarse/Accurate Presentation
Log Walls